Kirk's BB, South Holland

Regional barbecue styles make for some of the most fun rivalries in American cuisine. Kansas City and Memphis have their racks of ribs, Texas can boast about brisket, and the Carolinas have their pulled pork. In Chicago? The go-to orders are rib tips and hot links, both of which are made lovingly by the expert cooks at Kirk's. Here, turkey and pork are smoked low and slow before getting slathered in a sticky sweet sauce. The tips and links are even available as a combination plate, which comes with sides of fries and bread for mopping up excess sauce.